Broncos' Trevor Siemian: Told not to look over his shoulder

Broncos GM John Elway told Siemian to go out and play and not worry about making mistakes, ESPN.com reports.

The message reiterates the sentiment that head coach Gary Kubiak has repeated all week: that Siemian cannot play tentatively. Typically, with a first-round rookie in the wings, that's hard to take seriously. However, given the fact that Paxton Lynch has been billed as a longer-term project and Siemian has been praised for his mental acumen and understanding of the offense, last year's seventh-round pick might have a longer run under center for the Broncos than some anticipate.